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Chronic disease prevention

What are chronic diseases?

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Disease rates from these conditions are accelerating globally, advancing across every region and pervading all socioeconomic classes. ...Source: World Health Organization

Chronic diseases are non-communicable and long-lasting diseases. The five major chronic diseases in Canada are cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disease, diabetes, and mental illness. There are many identified risk factors related to chronic disease, including physical activity and nutrition.

Inequities create the conditions for chronic disease. When there are large gaps between the positive and negative factors that influence health, negative health outcomes are more severe.

Reflective Case Studies: How Three Communities “Connected the Dots”
These reflective case studies describe how three communities “connected the dots,” including the outcome and impact in each community, as well as the key learnings and recommendations.
Grey Bruce CTD – Rural community and first CTD
South East Toronto CTD – Urban community
South Asian CTD – Priority population